[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 10, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING MRS. VICTORIA WHITEHEAD McCRAY

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                         HON. G. K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2015

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, today it is with great pleasure that I 
rise to recognize the contributions of Mrs. Victoria Whitehead McCray, 
a dedicated educator and public servant. Mrs. McCray is being honored 
by the Gamma Beta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at 
this year's Diamond Anniversary Banquet in Wilson, North Carolina. Mrs. 
McCray has dedicated her life to the service of others and is most 
deserving of this recognition.
  Mrs. McCray was born on October 22, 1927, in Wilson, North Carolina, 
to John Henry Whitehead and the former-Victoria Ennis. Mrs. McCray 
attended Darden High School in Wilson, and attended North Carolina 
Central University in Durham. Following her education at NCCU, Mrs. 
McCray taught business and typing courses and produced a booklet on 
Black History entitled ``A Proud Heritage'' that was widely distributed 
to students and others.
  Mrs. McCray is a Golden Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 
She has held every office in the chapter including as Tamiouchos, 
Nominating Committee Chair, and Treasurer, where she has demonstrated 
her financial expertise. For her many contributions to her Sorority and 
community, Mrs. McCray was awarded the Phenomenal Woman Award for 
Outstanding Community Service from the Alumni Chapter at Bennett 
College.
  Mrs. McCray is married to Wilford McCray and they are proud parents 
of Ms. Paulette McCray. Mrs. McCray is a member of the historic Jackson 
Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church in Wilson, where she serves as 
finance committee chair.
  Mr. Speaker, Mrs. McCray's contributions to our great nation are 
many. She is dedicated to the service of others and her passion for 
education and community is self-evident. I ask my colleagues join me in 
congratulating Mrs. Victoria Whitehead McCray on the high honor of 
being recognized by the Gamma Beta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha 
Sorority, Inc.

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